

The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. There should be a space after the 1st digit with the 4 and 5 digit serial numbers, and no space with the 6 digit numbers. Most will be 5 to 6 digits in length, but the earliest examples feature 4 digit serial numbers.
1980 THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM SERIAL NUMBER
Les Paul Classic 1989-2014: This model features an ink stamped serial number with no "MADE IN USA" (just as we used on the original 1952-1960 Les Pauls). There are always exceptions to these rules, the two listed below are worth noting: The only difference is the addition of this batch indicator. The first 5 numbers remain the same, the last 3 numbers will remain the same.

The sixth number is now a batch number- batch 0 starts at the beginning of the day, and once we stamp 699, the batch number will change to 1. NOTE - Gibson USA goes to a 9 digit serial number in early July 2005.

3, 1985, in Nashville and was the 1st instrument stamped that day. 10, 1978, in Kalamazoo and was the 276th instrument stamped that day.Ĩ2765501 means the instrument was produced on Oct. Ranking numbers for Bozeman start each day at 001 and the electrics may start as low as the 300s.Įxamples: 70108276 means the instrument was produced on Jan. Since 1989, all Gibson acoustics are built in Bozeman, MT and all Gibson electrics are built in Nashville or Memphis. Ranking numbers 500-999 continued to indicate Nashville production through 1989. Prior to 1984 when the Kalamazoo, MI factory was closed, the numbers 001-499 indicated Kalamazoo production. RRR is the factory ranking/plant designation number. The serial number will be an 8 digit number impressed into the back of the headstock with "MADE IN USA" below.
1980 THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM FREE
It is a very well cared for car and will make you an excellent cruiser.įor more information you can give us a call at 86 or you can send us an email to You can also Request a Carfax Report and we Will Provide you with one for Any of our Vehicles Free of Charge!Gibson USA, Gibson Acoustic, Gibson Memphisįrom 1975-1977 the number is typically found on a decal on the back of the headstock. On the highway this Thunderbird runs and drives phenomenal. This is factory AC Car with Power Steering and Power Brakes with Disc on the front and Drums on the rear. As you can see everything is solid under here and has been cleaned and detailed. Under the hood it is powered by the 4.2L V8 Engine. The carpet and headliner both have a great fit, and in the trunk, it is all solid and in great condition as well. Looking at the dash you can see this car has been very well cared for over the years. All the seats are in great condition as well with only some minor wear showing. As you can see the door panels are in excellent condition and have the wood grain accents. We believe mostly all the interior to be original. On the inside its done in red which flows beautifully with the exterior color combination. Next, we will look at the interior of this '80. To pull the look together it is sitting on a set of Cragar Wheels with a custom set of Red Line Tires. Also, all the glass looks amazing along with the side trim. Both bumpers are in great condition along with the taillights and headlights. It is covered in the White Paint that is accented by the Red Top. The body on it is in excellent condition with excellent fit of all the panels. This car is in excellent condition and showing only 57K miles which we believe to be original. Here we have a 1980 Ford Thunderbird for sale. 1980 Ford Thunderbird 57K Miles Factory AC Power Steering Power Brakes 4.2L V8
